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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.50, 1,251.60 and 764.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.50, 1,251.60 and 764.19 is: 1,148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.50 : 1,251.60 = 764.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.50/1,251.60 = 764.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.50x = 1,251.60 × 764.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.50x = 956,460.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,460.20/832.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.90

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